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Total Mind, Body and Spirit Rehabilitation

By integrating a wide array of techniques and modalities for rehabilitative, preventative, and relaxation treatments, and staying up-to-date with the latest research and industry standards through workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities, we ensure that our clients receive the utmost care and expertise.

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Myofascial Cupping

Cupping therapy utilizes silicone cups that create a vacuum-like seal on the skin, leading to increased circulation, the breakdown of adhesions, and the removal of toxins through the lymphatic system. This technique targets tissues in depth affecting blood vessels, fascia, muscles, and scar tissue.

Basalt Hot Stones

Basalt stones excel at retaining heat, allowing their warmth to penetrate deeply into the skin and muscles, offering a soothing and tension-relieving experience. Hot stone massages prove beneficial in addressing conditions such as muscle pain, arthritis, and stress.

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Shoulder Treatment

Sports Therapy

A dynamic reatment to restore, realign, and recharge.

 

This restorative therapy session is designed for modern lifestyles—whether you spend long hours at a desk, train regularly at the gym, or simply feel worn out from daily life. Ideal for those dealing with muscle tension, poor posture, limited mobility, or overall fatigue.

Lymphatic Drainage

Lymphatic drainage massage, also referred to as manual lymphatic drainage, is a therapeutic technique aimed at alleviating swelling caused by blockages in the lymphatic system due to medical treatments or illness. This specialized massage involves gentle manipulation of specific areas of the body to facilitate the movement of lymphatic fluid to regions where functioning lymph vessels are present.

client getting lymphatic drainage done on lower extremeties
client getting prenatal massage focusing on low back

Pregnancy Massage

Massage therapy during pregnancy has been proven to offer numerous benefits, contributing to an overall sense of wellness, enhanced relaxation, and improved sleep quality. It can effectively reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, promoting emotional well-being. Both professional massage therapy and massages provided by a partner have been shown to reduce anxiety, depression, stress levels, and even the risk of preterm birth.

Youth Massage

Massage therapy has been shown to offer a wide array of benefits for children. It can effectively reduce musculoskeletal aches associated with growth and aid in the healing process. Additionally, it enhances body awareness and contributes to neurological development. Massage therapy has a positive impact on the endocrine system, leading to a decrease in cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and blood glucose levels. By reducing stress, massage therapy helps strengthen the immune system, boosting its ability to resist diseases. 

a child getting a foot massage
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Guasha

Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing technique that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to improve circulation and relieve muscle tension. This practice is believed to help release stagnant energy, known as "qi" in Chinese medicine, which can contribute to inflammation, pain, and illness.

The tool used for gua sha is typically made of jade, rose quartz, or other materials with a smooth surface. During a gua sha session, the practitioner applies oil to the skin and then gently scrapes the tool across the skin's surface in long, sweeping motions. This action creates a controlled area of mild redness or bruising, which is thought to stimulate blood flow, promote healing, and reduce muscle pain and tension.

Gua sha can be used on various parts of the body, including the back, neck, shoulders, face, and legs. It's commonly used to relieve muscle pain and stiffness, reduce inflammation, and improve overall circulation. When performed on the face, it can also help reduce puffiness and improve skin tone.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. The aim is to stimulate these points to balance the flow of energy, or "qi," within the body. Acupuncture is commonly used to alleviate pain, promote overall wellness, and address various health conditions. It is based on the concept that disruptions in the flow of qi can lead to illness, and the stimulation of specific points can restore balance and support the body's natural healing processes. Acupuncture is often sought for conditions such as pain management, stress reduction, and improving overall well-being.

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Fire cupping

Fire cupping is a traditional therapeutic technique that uses heat to create suction in glass cups placed on the skin. The suction helps draw blood to the surface, promoting improved circulation, reducing muscle tension, and encouraging the body’s natural healing process. It's often used to relieve back and shoulder pain, inflammation, stress, and respiratory issues such as congestion. Many clients find it both deeply relaxing and highly effective as part of their wellness routine.

Manual Osteopathy

Manual osteopathy is a type of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones. Osteopaths focus on diagnosing, treating, and preventing health problems by moving, stretching, and massaging a person's muscles and joints. They aim to improve blood flow, relieve tension, and enhance the body’s natural healing abilities.

Chiropractic Adjustment Session
Abstract Waves

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy is a modern, non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to stimulate your body’s natural healing process. It helps break down scar tissue, improve blood flow, and speed up recovery in painful or chronic areas such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and heels.
It’s especially effective for conditions that haven’t improved with rest or massage alone — like plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, or tight muscle attachments.

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy is a subtle manual therapy that works with the body’s natural rhythms to release restrictions in the craniosacral system — the membranes and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Practitioners use a light touch, often no more than the weight of a nickel, to assess and support the body’s ability to self-correct and restore balance.

Traditional Head Massage

Reiki

Reiki practitioners use light touch or hover their hands just above the body to help balance the client’s energy system and promote natural healing. The idea is that when your life energy (or “ki”) is flowing freely, your body and mind can restore balance and wellness more easily.

Energy Healing

Massage Therapy and Wellness

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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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